Ant and Dec took to Twitter to apologise to fans following the introduction of an energetic new game on their ITV show Saturday Night Takeaway.
Viewers loved the Ring My Bell segment, which went live to the homes of audience members via their doorbell camera as neighbours raced to ring the bell for a cash prize.
But many fans complained that the sound of the doorbells had sent their dogs mad, thinking that someone was at their door.
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One viewer said it was 'chaos' in their house and another said their pooch was 'non-stop barking.'
After the show hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly tweeted to say sorry.
"Apologies to Britain’s dog owners for tonight’s ‘Ring My Bell’ segment," they said with laughing and dog emojis.
@s7oksey told them it had been "F’n chaos in our house."
@LaurenAimee2 told Ant and Sec: "Literally had to mute it every time someone was running towards the doorbell, but was unsuccessful to start with loved it though!
"Fab idea and great show as always lads!"
Debbie Jones said: "Great game, but if it’s on next week I’ll have to shut Amber in the kitchen, she was going nuts tonight."
@Morph1969 replied: "Haha yes I loved the show, my dog didn’t!!
"We are now watching again as son missed the show… and off she goes again."
Other viewers hailed the segment as 'genius.'
@didiweston said: "That was my favourite part of the show - I was crying."
@Jamesjo79545640 told them: "Love the show absolutely brilliant guys specially Ring my Bell see you next Saturday."
@khomsi_miriam insisted: "You have to play that game every week... it was the best new game to date!! "Was hilarious too absolute genius who ever thought up that game."
And @SusanOb98769733 said: "Omg you have to do this every week it was hilarious to see all the neighbours run out and try to beat each other to the door @itvtakeaway brilliant show tonight and so great at cheering everyone up well done guys."
